According to a survey conducted by EV charger manufacturer L-Charge among 1000 electric vehicle (EV) owners in Europe, only 34% of EV owners said they are completely satisfied with the existing charging infrastructure, the speed of charging and the charging prices.
While most EV owners primarily charge their vehicles at home, or public chargers in densely populated urban areas are satisfied with the charging infrastructure, a significant part of the car ownership experience as a long-distance traveling remains unsatisfied. Owners’ ability to recharge their vehicle’s battery in any place is a key factor in the broader adoption of EVs, particularly among those who wants or need to leave urban areas.
Fast charging facilities are still located in densely populated urban areas and along the major highways, connecting urban areas, like those between Barcelona and Madrid, or a Greater Paris area. Beyond these areas the charging infrastructure is rarely met and provides low charging power. Around 56% of EV owners said they are not satisfied with the existing charging infrastructure. They say they feel limited with their mobility opportunities. Notably among those complains about infrastructure are from those having latest electric car models like the Tesla Model 3 and Porshe Tycan and those regularly traveling to or through rural areas.